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Review
. 2014 Feb 13:10:95-105.
doi: 10.2147/TCRM.S40160. eCollection 2014.

Epidemiology and risk factors for invasive candidiasis

Nur Yapar  1
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Review

Epidemiology and risk factors for invasive candidiasis

Nur Yapar. Ther Clin Risk Manag. .

Abstract

The number of immunosuppressive patients has increased significantly in recent years. These patients are at risk for opportunistic infections, especially fungal infections. Candidiasis is one of the most frequent fungal infections determined in these immunosuppressive patients and its epidemiology has changed over the last two decades. Recently, new antifungal agents and new therapy strategies such as antifungal prophylaxis, secondary prophylaxis, and preemptive therapy have come into use. These changes resulted in the alteration of Candida species causing invasive infections. The incidence of Candida albicans was decreased in many countries, especially among patients with immunosuppressive disorders, while the incidence of species other than C. albicans was increased. In this review, incidence, risk factors, and species distribution of invasive candidiasis are discussed.

Keywords: candidemia; incidence; invasive candidiasis; risk factors; species distribution.

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